Galactica gets 20-episode second season

The SCI FI Channel has ordered 20 episodes for the second season of its hit series Battlestar Galactica, the network announced today. The top-rated series will begin production in March for a summer premiere on SCI FI, alongside Friday night companions Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.

The entire cast of the gritty space drama will return for Season Two, including Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park. Executive producer and writer Ronald D. Moore and executive producer David Eick are also on board for the year.

All-new episodes of Stargate and Battlestar Galactica continue this Friday starting at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific on SCI FI, leading up to the season finales on March 25 (SG-1 and Atlantis) and April 1 (Galactica). Check out GateWorld’s Battlestar Galactica episode guide to learn more about upcoming episodes and check out photo galleries!